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Germany to provide Ukraine with €9 billion annually

Germany committed to providing Ukraine with 9 billion euros ($10.5 billion) annually in the coming years, Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Aug. 25, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

25 August 2025, 06:57 PM

Germany won’t send troops to Ukraine, FM Wadephul says

Germany will not deploy a military contingent to Ukraine and intends to focus on NATO territory in line with existing agreements, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated in a Table Media podcast, as reported by public broadcaster DW on Aug. 18.

18 August 2025, 02:57 PM

Germany to seek more air defense systems for Ukraine — FM Wadephul

Germany is pursuing “every possible avenue” to ensure Ukraine receives additional air defense systems to protect itself from Russian attacks, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said during a press conference in Ukraine on June 30.

30 June 2025, 05:21 PM

Germany’s new foreign minister calls Ukraine’s freedom and future the top priority of his country’s foreign policy

Germany’s newly appointed foreign minister Johann Wadephul, during his first official visit to Ukraine, declared that Ukraine’s freedom and future are the top priorities of German foreign and defense policy, Bild reported on June 30.

30 June 2025, 03:21 PM

German FM Wadephul plans Berlin meeting with US Senator Graham on Russia sanctions

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to meet with U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on June 2 to discuss a major sanctions package against Russia, ZDF Heute reported.

2 June 2025, 10:55 AM

German FM: War won’t end with Russia’s capitulation, talks are inevitable

Germany does not expect Russia’s total defeat in its war against Ukraine, newly appointed Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung published on May 31, adding that Berlin’s main objective is to ensure Kyiv enters future peace talks from a position of strength.

1 June 2025, 10:12 PM

Germany urges EU–US unity to force peace talks with Russia

European countries have to coordinate efforts with the United States to pressure Russia into peace negotiations with Ukraine, Germany’s Foreign Ministry wrote on its official website on May 27.

28 May 2025, 11:20 AM

German Foreign Ministry: Lifting strike limits is a response to Moscow’s terror

Allowing Ukraine to strike long-range targets inside Russia is a justified response to the escalating air terror campaign by the Russian aggressor, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said during a visit to Lisbon on May 26, according to RDN.

27 May 2025, 11:05 AM

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul visits Ukraine for the first time

Germany’s new foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has arrived in Ukraine on his first official visit, Tagesschau reported on May 8.

9 May 2025, 12:10 PM

Germany’s next foreign minister vows unwavering support for Ukraine

Germany will stay committed to supporting Ukraine and strengthening its global position, incoming Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told Deutsche Welle on April 29.

30 April 2025, 10:55 AM

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